Fig. 184 On the side of the luggage compartment: removing the tail light cluster
Fig. 185 Tail light cluster: removing the bulb holder
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Removing the tail light cluster
1. | Follow the instructions on the checklist . |
2. | Open the tailgate . |
3. | Turn the sash fastener (arrow) in the side trim of the luggage compartment to the side. |
4. | Hold the sash fastener and pull out the pre-cut cover in the side trim. |
5. | Push together the catches on the connector and pull out the connector. |
6. | Unscrew the securing bolts by hand . |
7. | Carefully pull the tail light cluster to the rear to remove it from the body. Place it on a clean, smooth surface. |
Changing the bulb
7. | To release the bulb holder, push the tabs and ② in the direction of the arrows. |
8. | Remove the bulb holder from the tail light cluster. |
9. | Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. |
10. | Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster. All release tabs must click into place. |
Fitting the tail light cluster
11. | Carefully put the tail light cluster into the opening in the body. |
12. | Use one hand to hold the tail light cluster in the fitting position while using the other hand to screw the securing bolt firmly back on . |
13. | Check that the tail light cluster is positioned correctly and securely. |
14. | Connect the connector to the bulb holder until it engages. |
15. | Fit the side trim back into the luggage compartment. |
16. | Close the tailgate . |
Wear Spots
Wear spots are caused by a hard stop with locked wheels
whereby the rubber compound is abraded from the contact patch.
When the tires slide across the road surface, frictional
heat is generated which reduces the abrasion resistance on the
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Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 142 Variants A and B: Changing the
windscreen wiper blades. Variants B and C: Changing the rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe factory-fitted windscreen/window wiper blades are
coated with graphite. The graphite coating ens ...
Tires, Dismounting
Remove the valve insert.
Note
If equipped handle the glued-on wheel trim carefully.
Surface slightly scratched.
Replace the damaged rim wheel trim.
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